Posted on 07/11/2015 12:14:15 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
A group of Mexican engineers from the Jhostoblak Corporate created technology to recover and purify seawater or wastewater from households, hotels, hospitals, commercial and industrial facilities, regardless of the content of pollutants and microorganisms in just 2.5 minutes.
The system, PQUA, works with a mixture of dissociating elements, capable of separating and removing all contaminants, as well as organic and inorganic pollutants. "The methodology is founded on molecularly dissociating water pollutants to recover the minerals necessary and sufficient in order for the human body to function properly nourished," the researchers explained.
Notably, the engineers developed eight dissociating elements, and after extensive testing on different types of contaminated water, implemented a unique methodology that indicates what and how much of each element should be combined.
"During the purification process, no gases, odors nor toxic elements that may damage or alter the environment, human health or quality of life are generated," said the engineers.
The corporation has a pilot plant in its offices that was used to demonstrate the purification process, which uses gravity to save energy. The residual water in the container is pumped to the reactor tank, where it receives a dosing of the dissociating elements in predetermined amounts.
In this phase, solid, organic and inorganic matter and heavy metals are removed by precipitation and gravity; a sludge settles at the bottom of the reactor. This is removed and examined to determine if it is suitable to use as fertilizer or manufacture construction materials.
Subsequently, the water is conducted to a clarifier tank, to remove the excess charge of dissolved elements; then the liquid reaches a filter to remove turbidity and is finally passed by polishing tank that eliminates odors, colors and flavors. The treated water is transported to a container where ozone is added to ensure its purity, and finally is ready to drink. Indeed, the resulting liquid is fresh, odorless and has a neutral taste.
"We have done over 50 tests on different types of wastewater and all have been certified and authorized by the laboratories of the Mexican Accreditation Agency (EMA). Also, the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM), the College of Mexico and the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) have given their validation that the water treated with our technology meets the SSA NOM 127 standard, which indicates the parameters and quality characteristics for vital liquid to be used for human consumption," says a Jhostoblak statement.
Moreover, the company reports that this development is protected under trade secret in America and will soon have the same status in Switzerland. Its implementation in the market will depend on the needs of users and the issue of new laws regarding use and consumption of water discharge.
I presume that it effectively removes the bacteria and viruses and parasites that can make us sick.
Why do I think this is going the same way as fracking....the government will stop it for 15 years....for testing../.and testing and more testing
it says purify...so it would be potable.
“A group of Mexican engineers “
Mexico is certainly NOT sending them across the Southern border! /s
The question should be how much water and what’s the cost in 2.5 minutes.
Why can’t we get these Mexicans to come to Southern California?
Bet it costs less than your Aquafina bottle.
Cost will be the defining factor.
I still wont drink the water.
You mean Mexicans?
Shame on me.
Exactly. Can you guess the reason cost wasn’t mentioned? There would be no shortage of water anywhere in the world if cost was not a factor.
I still will not ‘drink’ the water in Mexico...
umm, maybe I missed it but how much water in 2.5 minutes? kind of important I think.
Exactly. And how simple. Especially in remote areas.
Your presumption would be accurate based on the description that ozone is one of the final steps. Ozone will kill off microbial pathogens more effectively than the more commonly used chlorination.
While ozone is a more powerful oxidant it is usually more expensive to use, which is why ozone is not in as wide spread usage as chlorine. In addition, ozone will oxidize a variety of other compounds more effectively than chlorine, which is a good thing, except it often increases operating cost unnecessarily.
I find this an interesting development since I am an industrial wastewater treatment specialist (chemical engineer and microbiologist). I use aspects of these unit operations but am real curious what apparent breakthroughs they are claiming in order to rely solely on physical/chemical means to the extent that this scheme appears to use while being cost competitive.
Great point.
I still wont drink the water.
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In no way defending the goofy article, think of water that you would drink. And then think of all the places it’s been.
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